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    Mediterranean Pasta Salad

    July 25, 2017 by bobbiskozykitchen Leave a Comment

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    A simple pasta salad recipe that uses only 7 ingredients. It is fresh, light, and the perfect BBQ or picnic side.
     
    Mediterranean Pasta Salad in a bowl with a green striped hand towel in the background on a wooden background
     
    A Simple Mediterranean Pasta Salad that uses only 7 ingredients. It is fresh, light, and the perfect BBQ or picnic side. From www.bobbiskozykitchen.com

     
    OK so it is pretty much hotter than hades here and all I want to do is sit in front of my AC with the fan on high!
     
    Cooking? Ppffftttttt heating up anything is soooo NOT on my list of things to do. 
     
    Although I have been craving peanut butter chocolate chip cookies the last few days. The Mr is working nights this week so maybe I will crank a few dozen out in the middle of the night when I can move without my eyelids sweating!!
     
    But, back to this recipe.
     
    This Mediterranean Pasta Salad is the BOMB.com!!
     
    It is simple, uses only 7 ingredients, only requires 8 minutes to boil the pasta while you chop a few veggies, and it blows other pasta salads right out of the water!
     
    Ingredients for the Mediterranean Pasta Salad in a bowl with a with a small bowl of salad dressing next to it on a wooden background

     

    I have kinda been on a pasta salad kick lately. Most of our proteins and quite a few veggies are being cooked on the grill and to me, pasta salad is the perfect side for anything grilled or BBQed.
     
    Oh the bowls of pasta goodness that have gone through my kitchen 

     

    We have had Jalapeno Popper Pasta Salad, Creamy Latin Style Pasta Salad, Kitchen Sink Macaroni Salad, and of course Classic Macaroni Salad.
     
    But, even being the pasta freak lover that I am, I can even admit that pasta salads can be a bit heavy. I love to eat them, but sometimes they hit bottom like lead and a nap becomes what I want in my near future.

     

    Mediterranean Pasta Salad in a bowl with a green striped hand towel in the background on a wooden background
     

     

    But this 
     
    OhhEmmGeee!
     
    I told the Mr that I had made a couple new pasta salads but you know how that goes. In one in, out the other, pasta what?
     
    So I grilled up a pork tenderloin and zucchini and popped a good amount of this pasta salad on his plate.
     
    Then I waited.
     
    He, of course, went in for the tenderloin first. He is if anything, a die hard carnivore.
     
    I heard compliments on my pork cookery, which I of course loved. 
     
    Who doesn't love a nice pat on the back for a meal well cooked? I soak it up like a sponge!! 

     

    Mediterranean Pasta Salad in a bowl with a green striped hand towel in the background on a wooden background
     
    Then he moved on to the salad. 
     
    He took one bite,
     
    then another,
     
    then another.
     
    Then he stopped long enough to say, "Wow this pasta salad is awesome! It is so light and refreshing".
     
    Booya baby mission accomplished! 
     
    When The Complainer tells me that he could eat something every day and not get tired of it?
     
    Ya, I know I done good 
     
     
    Mediterranean Pasta Salad in a bowl with a green striped hand towel in the background on a wooden background
     

     

    One of the ingredients that I use in this recipe is store bought Tzatziki salad dressing. 
     
    I do have a recipe for homemade, and it is uber delicious, but so many of you have asked for quick and easy recipes that can be pulled together in just a few minutes, so I took that as a green light to "cheat" just a tad because just as much as I don't want to heat up my kitchen right now, I also don't want to wash a boat load of dishes either. 
     
    Quick, easy, simple?
     
    These are currently all my favorite words.
     

     

    Mediterranean Pasta Salad in a bowl with a green striped hand towel in the background on a wooden background
     
     
    So, let's recap.
     
    We have a delicious pasta salad, that is done in about 10 minutes, uses only 7 ingredients, is full of fresh veggie goodness, and makes even the pickiest pasta salad lover a happy camper.
     
    #Winning
     
    Of course Miss Picky Pants wouldn't eat it.
     
    She doesn't like pasta salad.
     
    What is wrong with this child?
     
    I would swear she was switched at birth, but she isn't called Mini Me for nothing 
     
    Mediterranean Pasta Salad in a bowl with a green striped hand towel in the background on a wooden background
     

     

     

    Yield: 8 to 10 servingsAuthor: Bobbi Burleson
    Mediterranean Pasta Salad in a bowl with a green striped hand towel in the background on a wooden background

    Mediterranean Pasta Salad

    A simple Mediterranean Pasta Salad that uses only 7 ingredients. It is fresh, light, and the perfect BBQ or picnic side.
    prep time: 10 MINScook time: 8 MINStotal time: 18 mins

    INGREDIENTS:

    • 1 pound farfalle pasta
    • 1 lemon, juiced
    • 1 large cucumber, peeled, seeded, and diced
    • 3 large Roma tomatoes, seeded and diced
    • 1/2 small red onion, diced
    • 1/4 cup Italian parsley leaves, chopped
    • 1 cup Tzatziki salad dressing (may be called Cucumber Dill salad dressing)
    • Kosher salt
    • Fresh cracked black pepper

    INSTRUCTIONS

    1. Heat a large pot of water to boiling. Salt the water (should taste like sea water) and add the pasta. Cook per package instructions. Drain and set aside.
    2. Toss cooked pasta with the lemon juice and allow to cool a bit, then add the cucumber, tomato, red onion, parsley, and salad dressing
    3. Toss well, add salt and pepper to taste.
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    1. Joan

      July 26, 2017 at 9:12 am

      This looks totally delicious and beautiful. My son is crazy for pasta and could did it all day everyday, I like this because it's lighter than the sauces he is used to. Pinning for reference thank you for the recipe.

      Reply
    2. Anonymous

      July 26, 2017 at 12:15 pm

      You always have the best dishes. Looks yummy!

      Reply
    3. Jolina

      July 26, 2017 at 12:37 pm

      Food that's ready in 10 minutes has my vote! This looks perfect for summer and BBQs.

      Reply
    4. Dr. Elise Ho

      July 26, 2017 at 2:54 pm

      Yummy. This looks terrific and it includes yummy tzatziki

      Reply
    5. Bobbi | Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen

      July 26, 2017 at 3:57 pm

      I love lightening things up whenever possible. I hope you both enjoy!

      Reply
    6. Bobbi | Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen

      July 26, 2017 at 3:58 pm

      Aawww thanks Lynn! That made my day and I am glad you enjoy them!

      Reply
    7. Bobbi | Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen

      July 26, 2017 at 3:58 pm

      Yes, I love tzatziki!!

      Reply
    8. Unknown

      July 26, 2017 at 4:23 pm

      I have been searching for a quick and easy salad and this might be it. can I make it the day before and let it mingle in the fridge or just mix and eat?

      Reply
    9. Lauren Vavala

      July 26, 2017 at 6:12 pm

      Pasta salad is one of those recipes that I love but never think to make! I'm printing this out to grab the ingredients this week - I love love love the addition of Tzatziki!

      Reply
    10. Crystal // Dreams, etc.

      July 26, 2017 at 6:15 pm

      I love pasta salad and this looks so good! Will definitely have to try this out sometime!

      Reply
    11. Ashley

      July 26, 2017 at 7:10 pm

      Just pinned this!! I love pasta salad and this one looks delicious!!

      Reply
    12. Unknown

      July 26, 2017 at 11:46 pm

      Love all the textures added by the yummy veggies!

      Reply
    13. Melanie

      July 27, 2017 at 7:35 am

      Yummiest pasta salad! Thanks for the share!

      Reply
    14. Unknown

      July 28, 2017 at 1:33 pm

      this looks like the most perfect pasta salad, I need to make it one day

      Reply

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